EHS Professional II

About the role

Provides technical environmental, health, and safety support to assigned Ajinomoto Foods (AFNA) plant(s) and personnel. Supports evaluation of EHS programs and coordinates plant activities to meet local and corporate objectives. Influences behavior and inspires commitment to Ajinomoto safety standards, ensuring a safe work environment. Oversees designated plant(s) to ensure compliance with all corporate EHS programs and policies under the direction of a Site EHS Manager.

Responsibilities

• Lead and champion continual improvement in environment, health, and safety.
• Coach, counsel, and guide department leaders and team members to ensure adherence to EHS programs and policies.
• Conduct frequent facility walkthroughs to identify hazards that pose risks to site personnel.
• Assist with the execution of administrative programs for preparation, distribution, and maintenance of written programs, policies, procedures, and records such as SDS, lockout/tagout procedures, and OSHA reporting.
• Compose site-specific work methods, JSAs, LOTO procedures, and risk assessments.
• Assist with injuries, post-accident case management, and investigations.
• Provide support for maintaining wastewater and stormwater compliance.
• Perform facility inspections and audits in alignment with local, state, and federal regulations and site-specific permits.
• Conduct and support employee training utilizing company-provided training tools.
• Ensure the plant follows the company’s PSM program.
• Assist in maintaining the OSHA 300 log.
• Support Behavior Based Safety (BBS) programs by driving participation, supplying critical data, and coaching.
• Track and report monthly Safety Scorecard requirements as necessary.
• Perform other related job duties and projects as assigned.
• Assist with HIPAA-related activities involving protected health information, including claims, benefits coordination, eligibility determination, budgeting, billing, and third-party plan assistance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety or a STEM-related discipline (preferred).
• Minimum one (1) year of manufacturing experience (preferred).
• Knowledge of safety and health programs, policies, risk identification, and control strategies, as well as federal and state regulations (preferred).
• Completion of OSHA 30 course (required).
• Knowledge of auditing processes (ISO, OSHA, or equivalent guideline-related) (preferred).
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office (required).
• Strong organizational skills and ability to focus on details (required).
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work with others to achieve desired results.
• Self-starter with the ability to work alone or in a team environment with limited supervision.
• Strong leadership, motivational, and presentation skills (required).